PHOTO COURTESY: PATTY MILTON / DOBERMAN PINSCHER Doberman Pinscher Doberman Pinscher This medium-sized German working breed is named for Louis Dobermann, its creator. A skilled breeder, he developed the Doberman by crossbreeding several breeds. Although those used will never be positively known, the German Pinscher, Rottweiler, Manchester Terrier and the Greyhound have been suggested. Perfected late in the 19th century, the breed was accepted for registration by the German Kennel Club in 1900 and first imported to this continent in 1908. The Dobe has become internationally renowned as a security dog, does extremely well in obedience work and makes a loyal family pet. Ideal height for males is 27-1/2 inches (70 cm) at the shoulder. The clean profile is enhanced by a gleaming, close-fitting, short coat in black, red, blue or fawn, all with rust markings. Minimum grooming is required. Highset ears are usually cropped to a point but may be left natural. The breed does need regular exercise to maintain their sleek good looks, and adapts well to either city or country living. tBodyguard Perm Reg’d, Florin Niculescu. We have been breeding Dobermans to the strict European standards for 39 years. Our puppies are from healthcertified world-class parents and have a tremendous attitude and excellent temperament for SchH and IPO (personal protection). Plus super trainability and that special people-pleasing personality. Our breeding program produces healthy temperament and conformation. Our male is twice world champion IPO ZTP V1A Varennedi di Casa Giardino (Italy) and is the father of three world champions. For more in-formation visit our website. Mississauga, ON. (Cell: 647-656-4500; website: bodyguardk9.com). Directory of Breeders Di Ravallese Reg’d, Angela Ravallese. Breeding outstanding puppies, ensuring health, longevity, beauty and personality. Focused mainly on European bloodlines. Puppies provided with a written health guarantee from titled and health-tested parents for show, performance or companionship. Visit our website for pictures and additional information. PO Box 1102, Tottenham, ON L0G 1W0. (905-939-2936; email: [email protected]; website: www.diravallese.com). Gatehouse Perm Reg’d, Maura Reilly & Stephan Olschewski. Home of Best in Show-winning, obedience-titled dogs. Puppies occasionally to approved homes only. Reservations recommended. Litter planned for spring of 2014. Our dogs are health tested and titled. Visits are welcome by appointment to meet our dogs. RR 1, Durham, ON N0G 1R0. (519-374-5204; email: [email protected]; website: www. gatehousedobermanns.com).